Speech-generating device evaluation: Medicaid rates by state
42 states publish a Medicaid rate for speech-generating device evaluation, compared at the therapist slp level. Rates range from $14.84 in Illinois to $185.72 in Alaska.
- States
- 42
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $185.72Alaska
- Lowest
- $14.84Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AlaskaSpeech-language pathologist | $185.72 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New MexicoSpeech-language pathologist | $174.91 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | North DakotaSpeech-language pathologist | $137.05 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | HawaiiSpeech-language pathologist | $129.32 | — | — | 2026-06-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MarylandSpeech-language pathologist | $121.74 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | South DakotaSpeech-language pathologist | $121.13 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | North CarolinaSpeech-language pathologist | $119.81 | — | — | 2022-04-01 | Official source |
| 8 | DelawareSpeech-language pathologist | $119.69 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | GeorgiaSpeech-language pathologist | $117.03 | — | — | 2024-04-01 | Official source |
| 10 | ArkansasSpeech-language pathologist | $111.38 | — | — | 2023-04-01 | Official source |
| 11 | WyomingSpeech-language pathologist | $108.59 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | OklahomaSpeech-language pathologist | $108.37 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | VirginiaSpeech-language pathologist | $105.90 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | MontanaSpeech-language pathologist | $105.23 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | UtahSpeech-language pathologist | $104.27 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | VermontSpeech-language pathologist | $103.67 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | ColoradoSpeech-language pathologist | $103.63 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | NevadaSpeech-language pathologist | $103.02 | — | — | 2017-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | IdahoSpeech-language pathologist | $101.31 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | OregonSpeech-language pathologist | $99.36 | — | — | 2026-02-01 | Official source |
| 21 | ArizonaSpeech-language pathologist | $97.37 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | WisconsinSpeech-language pathologist | $96.62 | — | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 23 | CaliforniaSpeech-language pathologist | $95.97 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 24 | MichiganSpeech-language pathologist | $95.89 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 25 | MinnesotaSpeech-language pathologist | $95.20 | — | — | 2026-02-01 | Official source |
| 26 | MassachusettsSpeech-language pathologist | $94.31 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 27 | FloridaSpeech-language pathologist | $91.82 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 28 | NebraskaSpeech-language pathologist | $91.03 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 29 | MaineSpeech-language pathologist | $84.93 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 30 | IowaSpeech-language pathologist | $84.88 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 31 | South CarolinaSpeech-language pathologist | $82.60 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 32 | West VirginiaSpeech-language pathologist | $82.47 | — | — | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 33 | OhioSpeech-language pathologist | $81.03 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 34 | WashingtonSpeech-language pathologist | $74.34 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 35 | KentuckySpeech-language pathologist | $73.85 | First 1 hour | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 36 | New HampshireSpeech-language pathologist | $73.73 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 37 | ConnecticutSpeech-language pathologist | $69.83 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 38 | Rhode IslandSpeech-language pathologist | $61.30 | — | — | 2003-01-01 | Official source |
| 39 | New JerseySpeech-language pathologist | $52.60 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 40 | LouisianaSpeech-language pathologist | $38.00 | — | — | 2022-05-01 | Official source |
| 41 | KansasSpeech-language pathologist | $32.68 | — | — | 2009-12-18 | Official source |
| 42 | IllinoisSpeech-language pathologist | $14.84 | — | — | 2024-12-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for speech-generating device evaluation?
Alaska: $185.72.
What is the average Medicaid rate for speech-generating device evaluation?
Across 42 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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